4-Hour Lushoto Historical Town Tour with Market and Heritage Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the local market and witness Lushoto's vibrant buying and selling
• 02 Visit an old Lutheran church and the historic missionary cemeteries
• 03 Pass by a colonial prison and one of Tanzania's oldest post offices
• 04 Walk along Dortch and experience its Old Dutch legacy
• 05 Taste organic products at Montessori Sisters, including cottage cheese, bread, and coffee

Embark on the Lushoto Historical Town Tour and stroll through the charming streets of this historic town. Explore the local market's vibrant trade scene, visit an old Lutheran church and missionary cemeteries, and pass by a colonial prison and one of Tanzania's oldest post offices. Along the way, learn historical facts about the buildings and structures you encounter before continuing to Dortch, an Old Dutch street, and Montessori Sisters to experience their organic products, including cottage cheese, bread, and coffee.

Visit an old Lutheran church and the cemeteries of missionaries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lushoto Historical Town Walk and Heritage Sites

• Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.
• Begin a walking tour through the streets of Lushoto's historical town.
• Explore the local market to witness the buying and selling of various items.
• Visit an old Lutheran church and the cemeteries of missionaries.
• Walk to one of the oldest post offices in Tanzania, passing by a colonial prison.
• Learn historical facts and information about the buildings and structures along the way.
• Extend the trek to Dortch, an Old Dutch street.
• Continue to Montessori Sisters to experience their organic products, including cottage cheese, bread, and coffee.
• Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Enjoy lunch during the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding fee
• Lunch
• Water
• Village development fee

What's Not Included

• Tip for the guide
• Personal expenses
• Private transport

What to bring

• A small bag, water bottles, sun cream, and sunglasses.

Know before you go

• This tour is especially appealing to German tourists because of Lushoto's colonial history, but that does not mean tourists from other countries cannot join. They can also do it.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

NMB ATM, Lushoto, Tanzania

Tour start

674R+9VX, Lushoto, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.